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2020-12-07 10:00:13 ​​ WORD OF THE WEEK

A HIT (in IT) - відвідування вебсайту

#words Open / Comment

2020-11-13 13:44:07 ​​ SPEAKING ENGLISH

TO STEP UP ONE'S GAME - діяти рішучіше

#speaking Open / Comment

2020-11-11 10:00:39 ​​ BUSINESS ENGLISH

PAIN POINT - проблема

#business Open / Comment

2020-11-10 10:01:07 ​​ IDIOM OF THE WEEK

TO MISS THE BOAT - запізнюватися

#idioms Open / Comment

2020-11-09 10:01:08 ​​ WORD OF THE WEEK

COUNTDOWN - зворотній відлік

You can change the amount of time in the countdown here.

It is essential that I know what stage the countdown has reached.

Countdown to missile launch, 150 and counting.

#words Open / Comment

2020-11-02 14:10:49 ​​ WORD OF THE WEEK

In practice:

Brady's tranquility steadied her, and she searched through the box.

It was located in an atmosphere of tranquility with a superb central location.

They ate in silence then, enjoying the tranquility of mother natures' work around them.

#words Open / Comment

2020-10-23 10:06:31 ​​ SPEAKING ENGLISH

IELTS prompt phrases

Introductory Prompt Phrases

Today, I’d like to talk to you about….
In this talk, I’m going to describe to you how….
I want to tell you about….
Today, I would like to discuss…
Good morning/Good afternoon. Today, I want to give you a short talk on…

Main Body Phrases

First of all….
And why do I like it so much? Well, it….
To begin with….
One of the most interesting things about….
This is the most important day/thing in my life because…

Phrases to Help Develop Your Idea

Another reason why I like …..
Moreover it….
One of the main advantages…
For instance…..
One of the consequences….
This appeals to me, because…
I get a a lot of pleasure out of….
I am very fond of….
Another unusual fact about….
I like … more than anything else because…

Conclusion Phrases

In conclusion,…
To wrap up,….
To conclude,….
To sum up,….

#speaking Open / Comment

2020-10-22 09:00:35 SONG OF THE WEEK

Elvis Presley - Can't help falling in love

Fool - дурень
Wise men say only fools rush in.

I can't help doing something - Я не можу не зробити щось
I can't help falling in love with you.

Sin - гріх
Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?

To be meant to be - Щось повинно бути
Some things are meant to be.

#songs Open / Comment

2020-10-21 09:00:53 ​​ BUSINESS ENGLISH

TO SHOOT SOMETHING DOWN - відмовитись від чогось (Ідеї, пропозиції)

In practice:

Whenever I offer an opinion, they just shoot me down.

The council shot down the mayor's proposal.

I'm afraid this new evidence shoots down our old theory of what happened.

#business Open / Comment

2020-10-20 09:00:16 ​​ IDIOM OF THE WEEK

A BED OF ROSES - найпростіший вибір/варіант, дуже важкий

In practice:

Taking care of my younger sister is no bed of roses; she is very silly.

Life isn't always a bed of roses, you know.

Nevertheless, it is not all a bed of roses.

#idioms Open / Comment